Gas Grills Buying Guide
Most gas grills should perform at least adequately at your next alfresco feast. But as with indoor ranges, some models do
so with more style. Our battery of tests shows that a bigger price tag doesn't guarantee better grilling. Many lower-priced
models now have at least some stainless trim, along with side burners and other perks.
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Types
You can spend $500 or less for a grill that can handle most of your cooking needs. Spending more will get you more stainless-steel styling and convenience features, but not necessarily better performance. Several midsized models that cost less performed as well in our tests as others that cost much more. Here are the types of grills we test.
Budget grills
These should suffice if you need a small or medium grill that holds fewer than 30 burgers. Typical features include a painted-steel cart, cast-aluminum firebox and hood, and thin porcelain-steel grates. Generally, the more you spend, the more stainless trim you get.
Midpriced grills
These are probably best for most people. This category includes large, no-frills models that can handle 30 hamburgers, as well as medium-sized grills with extra features. Midpriced grills typically come with side burners, a rotisserie burner or smoker tray, an electronic igniter, double storage doors, and more stainless trim. Many have premium grates or burners with long warranties, but few have both.
High-end grills
These include medium and large grills with more style. In addition to the features found on midpriced grills, high-end models typically offer all-stainless construction, more burners, a lifetime burner warranty, a fully rolling cart, and extra storage space.
